Top 5 Studio Monitors For Home Studios 2023 

JBL isn't just a consumer speaker manufacture, they're quite popular in the pro audio world for their PA Speakers and Subwoofers (the speakers used in concerts and on stages)

Short and great video to get a quick overview. Thumbs up

Thank You Very Much brotha....very helpful before buying. Will mention your channel when I re boot my OddMediaTalk channel that's coming soon 👊🏾

great vid clean visuals and to the point Thanks!

This video was well done. Dope intro

Wich one is the best for guitar players? I have the KRK rokit 5 and planning to go bigger and louder. Thanks

Great vid keep it up, God bless

Hey, thanks for the video! Do you by any chance know, if this approach will work on a Mac as well? (mac having a completely different audio system)

JBL was originally a studio monitor brand but went to the hifi world early 2010s. JBL is probably one of the most experienced brand in speakers. That's why i would recommand JBL, Yamaha or Adam

Great video. Thanks.

Great video my man, thank you for this info

What do you think about the Tannoy Gold series?

Hello please does the two speakers of a studio monitor produce bass or just 1?

Flat response monitors are arguably the best for actual production. If you have a monitor with heaps of "character" it won't translate well to different setups

Where can I find sound panels like that??

the vibe of you videos are so good bro

JBL is a great monitor company out of California they have very much experience in monitor development going back to the 70s ! They were all Monitors , stereo consumer technology basically developed out of live music presentation especially rock and pop music. The legendary JBL L100 are being built again are or were studio monitors.

where did you get you acoustic panels

Which ones for hard rock / modern rock / pop rock?

JBL 308, the best i ever worked with, my mixes sounded crazy everywhere

Thanks for the information kingman , I have a question im planing to buy studio monitors but now I don't know which ones will be suitable for doing REGGAE music can you help me on that one please.

Lol, JBL do currently make consumer speakers, you are correct. BUT they used to be some of the HIGHEST quality speakers available in the world until they got bought out and focused their brand on shitty little oblong speakers that you take to the beach. They still make high-end stage speakers, but it is confusing why they stopped developing great studio monitors. I have a pair of their LSR4328P speakers and they are my favorite speakers EVER. Too bad they are no longer available. Thank you for this great video brother!

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JBL has been around since 1946, they made loud speakers for the music industry, from Guitar Amps to studio monitors. they were amongs the first to set the benchmark for speaker technology, eventhough the loudspeaker has been around since 1814.

What about Genelec Studio monitors

I listen to all Speakers many times. I bought the JBL 305. They Sounds zu Amazing and detailed. I wanna buy now the 705p.

Recommending to put an eye on Edifier. Tho being consumer brand, MR4 are best monitors under 200usd(sold around 100-130usd), their only limit is size, coz obviously, with 4" woofer in smaller box, body to the bass and sub-bass range is not to be expected.

presonus 5 and m audio bx5 all the way best budget reference monitors

Had the first JBL 305 generation and they had very bad background noise. Don't know about going back to JBL now. How do the recent ones perform?

When I acquired Yamaha HS8'S I was gonna sell my Krk Rokit 6's, I kept my KRK's Bcoz the Low End in my room sounds better on them

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What's the better krk rokit 5 or presonus eris 4.5 for home studio for hip hop beat making producing and mixing and mastering songs tell me plzzz

So ROKIT 5 would be the best for MIXING TECHNO - HOUSE MUSIC ?

I just want a very honest flat monitor feedback, I want use them for mixing and mastering

Nice video

i have a set of pioneer dj dm4o monitors in combo with 2 jbl EON 315s lol. enough bass to shake the damn house to pieces lmfaooo

Jbl’s are dope

I’m a beginner and looking to get a good pair of studio monitors. Which would you recommend ?

Did you forget about the Adam Audio T7v and T8V?

Yamaha also makes consumer electronics.

Bro Rands... You have a local fanbase to accomodate . Regardless , good content 🔥

Presonus is commercial gear, their high end is not that high end. But great stuff for the price.

So pan the JBL's because of what you think about the company. How do they perform despite what you know?

Yamaha HS7 1. Frequency Response: The Yamaha HS7 has a fairly uneven frequency response. It features a notable bump in the high frequencies around 5 kHz, which can make the sound seem bright and forward. The midrange is also quite pronounced, which is typical of Yamaha monitors but may not be to everyone's taste 2. Bass Response: The bass response of the HS7 is somewhat limited, partly due to its rear bass port, which can cause issues with placement near walls. The rear port may lead to exaggerated bass if the speakers are too close to a wall, and inadequate bass if placed too far 3. Harmonic Distortion: The total harmonic distortion (THD) is relatively low at moderate listening levels but can increase significantly at higher volumes, especially in the lower midrange around 300 Hz. This is likely due to internal resonances 4. Build Quality and Durability: The HS7 is noted for its durability, maintaining performance over many years despite heavy use. However, its sound signature might not be ideal for mixing due to the uneven frequency reponse RCF Ayra Pro 6 1. Frequency Response: The RCF Ayra Pro 6 generally offers a more balanced frequency response compared to the HS7. It has a smoother and flatter response, which is more suitable for accurate monitoring. The bass is better controlled, partly due to its front-firing bass port, which makes placement easier and more flexible 2. Bass Response: The Ayra Pro 6's front port allows for more accurate bass reproduction and avoids the placement issues that can affect rear-ported designs like the HS7. This design helps in delivering a tighter and more controlled low-end reponse 3. Harmonic Distortion: The Ayra Pro 6 shows low levels of harmonic distortion across most of the frequency range, maintaining clarity even at higher volumes. This makes it a reliable choice for critical listening and mixing tasks 4. Build Quality and Features: The build quality of the Ayra Pro 6 is robust, with features designed for professional use. It is equipped with advanced DSP for enhanced performance and flexibility in various acoustic environments Conclusion While the Yamaha HS7 is durable and has a distinctive sound signature that can be useful for certain types of mixing, its uneven frequency response and rear bass port design might be drawbacks for some users. On the other hand, the RCF Ayra Pro 6 provides a more balanced and accurate frequency response with better bass control due to its front-firing port, making it a more versatile option for accurate monitoring and critical listening 🤭🫡 Bye bye the overrated yamaha monitor 🤣 Thx to all the Web sites of real specs take by pro analysts with pro mic and material. 🙂

How can you rate the Muddy sound of KRK?

Amapiano guys are killing with jbl

Headphone recommendations if you don't mind?

Yamaha ns10 were also intended for consumers . Not professional use 🙂

M Audio???

You have a problem with JBL making monitor's, that's a bit silly as Yamaha make Moterbikes but to you they make Good monitors? Brand has nothing to do with the quality of products they produce or what type.

I keep coming back to this video of this guy that wasn't told about JBL.

why do you even have the JBL on the list if you dont like them? also there really are other options which would also fit maybe even better in this list like Tannoy Reveal, Kali Audio, ESI, Monkey Banana, even Mackie has some useful Speakers in that range.

The Kali Audio, you haven't mention them boss

Kali audio, where are you?

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JBL is used by many stadium concerts now I don't trust your review

That ns10 quote is really starting to piss me off coming from every corner of the audio production space on RU-vid 🤣🤣🤣🤣

KALI AUDIO IN 8 V2???

I'm looking for something that give transparent and accurate reproduction. I would have thought the objective goal. Doesn't "personal preference" come down to mix and mastering?

Jbl is the reason why studio speakers exist

Confused why you would want a bassy sounding speaker if you are making bassy music? I was taught you need a flat reference monitor otherwise you will have less bass in the end result as your speaker was fabricating that sound

Yamaha hs5’s are way too bright

For me, the Presonus E5 is better than the JBL MK II, the JBL's midrange is opaque, while the E5 is more level.

JBL has a history of MANY years of the best studio monitors ever built.. at one point there was only JBL. It's been only the last 20-30 years that they have gotten into home audio . the 4311 and 4312 were in just about every studio at one point in the 70's

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"JBL is just a consumer speaker", Ok JBL is just sound god here

Next time when u talking about Monday and prices mention rands and dollars not only dollars laaaaag awe thanks

JBL has made more pro speakers than all other companies put together.

bruh you recommend the krk and saying that jbl is a consumer grade?, they are the best for this price and i had all of the above and others, the krk and yamaha sound nothing like a good monitor, hopefully people will check with their ears and not listening to this, its good to make content but its better to know your stuff before making a video, i wish you good luck onwards, i hope you take my comment as a eye opener

JBL made professional studio monitors before you were born

Are you a ...... JBL's are not consumer speakers and why is it that when I'm looking up the best studio monitors all I'm finding is low end stuff?

Go for krk 8

"JBL makes consumer electronics" oh man what a fool....

Man you are judging speakers on their name and look but not their sound ? JBL has been ranked one of the best studio monitors since 1981 .

You are probably too young to know that JBL was the king in most professional recording studios. No self respecting studio operated without JBL monitors.

Listen…when you buy a $100 speaker, what kind of quality do you think you’re getting? To sell at $100, that means it costs about $30-$40 to manufacture. What do you seriously expect them to perform like? Stop jerking around, do your homework, and INVEST in one of the most critical components of your studio!!!

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Lol JBL "consumer speakers" Bro what are you even talking about Jesus Christ ...

I don't understand. This doesn't make sense. The primary purpose of studio monitors is to provide the most neutral (flat) sound possible. If they don't do this, the music you work with will never sound right. You want the speakers to accurately reflect what music sounds like, as opposed to how you enjoy hearing it. Manipulating raw music in the studio to get it where you want is the whole point.

dude next time no jbl or the jbl minions will.. ... will ... they scary bro

Your youth is coming out. Obviously, you know nothing about JBL. #facts

lmaooooo, you know nothing about JBL. Do some reseach

No offence but next time u make video about something Just make research first

Don't try to sound smart, if you don't even know where JBL comes from. And while we're om it; check your spelling.

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Out of touch with the JBL comments though!

There’s high chance that the next gig you play at they have JBL array! JBL ain’t just a consumer electronics mfg they are first pro audio speakers mfg under HARMAN They do have a lota respect in the industry 🤷🏼‍♂️